Darjeeling Goomtee Spring Chinary Black
Notes of sweet-greens brighten up this Darjeeling cup.
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100% Freshness guarantee
Picked within 24 -48 hrs of plucking
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Straight from Darjeeling
No middlemen. No auction houses. No exporters.
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Whole leaf, highest tea grade
Pure Indian single estate tea experience
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At your doorstep within 2-4 days
Ships in 24 hours. Delivers worldwide.
Freshness Journey
Our Unique & Transparent procurement process, from leaf to cup-
Picked & Processed19th-20th April'22
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
21st April'22
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Sorted & Cleaned
We sort the tea according to its grade,
to ensure only whole leaves are sent to you, not the fannings and dust.
21st April'22
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Vacuum Packed
We vacuum pack to preserve the freshness of your teas
from its 4 enemies - Light, heat, moisture and oxygen.
21st April'22
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Stored @ -5°c
Teabox is the only brand to have a cold chain processing facility in Darjeeling, that allows teas to be stored at -5°C (at 3-4% moisture levels) to preserve and enhance the shelf life.
21st April'22
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Ready to Ship22nd April'22
KNOW YOUR TEA
Established in 1956, near the picturesque valley of Kurseong, Darjeeling, Goomtee Tea Estate is a prized tea plantation of India, well-known globally for producing elusive Darjeeling teas. Picked at an altitude of 4000 feet, we have procured these spring Chinary Black teas fresh. Incredibly smooth yet lively, fruity, vegetal with exquisite notes of cantaloupes and papaya- this finest Indian Single Estate Tea is unmissable, a first flush 2022 delight!
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
First Flush
Specialty
Represents the cultivar of the tea plant
Chinary
Caffeine
The amount of caffeine this tea contains
Medium
Time Of Day
Recommended time to savor for the best tea experience
Evening
Picking date 19-Apr-2022
Best consumed Hot
Grade
FTGFOP1 - Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One.Long,twisted and fairly tippy although less wiry when compared to SFTGFOP.
FTGFOP1
Invoice
Unique Reference Number For this Batch
EX-12
the experience
(liquor)
aroma
Lifted notes of sweet greens, unripe tree fruit, cantaloupe with subtle nutty undertones
appearance
Gold
taste
A medium-bodied, lively cup which beams with vibrant green and delectable fruity attributes. Subtle tones of sweet-greens envelop the palate right at the start which gradually ebb to reveal a heart reverberating with luscious notes of cantaloupe, imparting a radiant texture to the liquor. Muted accents of candied rhubarb is discernible around the edges, which subside to finish on lingering aftertaste of green papaya; making for a distinguished experience of Spring chinary black teas from this iconic plantation.
COMPLEMENTS
Pairs perfectly with a butter croissant, fritters, wraps and assorted cheeses
dry leaf
aroma
Light toasty accompanied by notes of candied fruit, hint of herbs with underlying cedar-like nuances
appearance
Lightly rolled, mix of olive and emerald-green leaves interspersed with some bright, green leaf cuttings and some silvery buds
infusion
aroma
Fresh-smelling with light citrusy notes, tree bark combined with some planty intonations
appearance
Mix of bright olive and imperial-green leaves; some with shredded broad-sized leaf and some stems
steeping notes
Recommended Steeps
1
Water
150 ml
Use O2 rich water, running stream or RO filtered
Temperature
85oC -90oC
Get the water temperature right to the recommended temperature
Leaves
2 tsp / 2.5 g
Use the suggested quantity above with the approximate water
Time
5 mins
Infuse the leaves for a recommended time
condiments
Lemon
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
Best consumed
To enhance your tea-drinking experience
Where this tea comes from
GOOMTEE
TEA ESTATE
Darjeeling, India
Located about 38.3 km from our facility
Save an additional 10% on your first order
CRAFTED BY TEA MASTERS
with 65+ years of collective experience
Stringent Quality Checked
Our teas goes through rigorous 8-step quality checklist to get the final approval
Nurtured at every step
Keeping the 4 enemies of Tea at bay - Light, Moisture, Heat & Oxygen
Nothing but the finest cup
This tea comes after tasting 85+ samples, by our Master Tasters.
THE 4 'S' OF TEA EXPERIENCE
Smell
The mesmerizing aroma of the dry leaf is one that can’t be missed. Just take a whiff and be transported to a whole new level
Steep
Never boil your tea. Make your tea with comfort. Let it infuse at its own speed. Play some music, water your plants, or knock off two pages from the book while your cup steeps.
Sip
Feel every accent. Taste every note. A journey into the firework of taste and texture of the cup!
Savor
Tea is your moment of PAUSE. It’s a break from the world of chaos. Savor the experience, it’s your me time.
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